[Freeciv] Re: Combat rules

[Pallav Nawani <pallav99@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 3 Nov 2000, Gert Van den Eynde wrote:

> Date: 03 Nov 2000 16:00:45 CET
> From: Gert Van den Eynde <gvdeynde@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: freeciv@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Freeciv] Combat rules
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a small (and maybe stupid) question on the freeciv combat rules. As I 
> can see now, combat is always one-on-one. Is it possible to have "a lot - on 
> - one" or "a lot - on - a lot" style of combat ? For example, I attack a city 
> with 4 units and the city defends itself with 2 units, all
> simultaneously ? As the saying goes: the final result of the effort is more 
> than the sum of its parts (in very bad English :-) )
> 
> I know freeciv is turn-based but maybe it's possible to "instruct" some units 
> to act as one at the end of the turn (grouping). In my opinion this is a more 
> realistic combat situation (maybe require a tech like 'strategy'). Is this 
> already possible in freeciv or does it need extra programming ?
> 
> Btw, congratulations on a wonderful game !
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Gert
> 

Hi,
This is right now not possible in freeciv. Definitely need extra
programming.

bye,
pallav

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